Check Fraud

Check fraud involves knowingly making, possessing, using, or passing a false or altered check as payment or attempting to do so.

It is a wobbler offense, meaning it can be charged as a misdemeanor (up to 1 year in county jail and a $1,000 fine) or a felony (probation, up to 3 years in jail, and fines up to $10,000).

Non-U.S. citizens may face deportation, denial of naturalization, or exclusion from the U.S. upon conviction.